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Slain girl's broken dream
Teenager Jiayi Li came to NZ with dreams of a better life. Her goal was to finish a business course and open a karaoke bar and pool hall.
UK taxi driver guns down 12, then himself
A local newspaper has reported that Derrick Bird killed his twin brother David before embarking on his murderous rampage in a nearby town.
Man who fatally shot cop denies P operation
A man accused of shooting dead an undercover police officer in 2008 denied he had guns and weapons at his house to protect a meth operation, the High Court heard today.
Man sets alight, knifes woman
A woman has died after suffering knife wounds and burns to her entire body in a frenzied attack at a Melbourne petrol station.
Slain Kiwi was an 'absolutely awesome brother'
The sister of a New Zealand father-of-four killed at a family party in Queensland says her brother was an "absolutely awesome brother" who didn't deserve to die.
Accused asked for handshake after killing
After killing his paralysed friend, Eric Smail asked the neighbour who found him nearby to shake hands, like friends, then take him to the police.
Police in court over alleged assault of students
Two off-duty cops allegedly battered a group of students with punches and kicks after forcing their way into an apartment building, a court hears.
Two arrested on assault and kidnap charges
Two men have been charged with kidnapping, assault with a weapon and aggravated robbery after an incident in Rotorua last week.
NZ man charged over murder of countryman
A New Zealand man has been charged with the murder of a countryman on Australia's Gold Coast after a party ended in bloodshed.
'Virtual autopsy' catches a killer
The man claimed his wife's death was a tragic accident - he had reversed once and hadn't seen what was behind him.
Three cops on assault counts
Three police officers are facing charges over allegations of assaults done on duty, including a case in which an alleged victim was injured so badly he lost a testicle.
Heartbroken family plan new start
The heartbreaking story of a couple looking after their dead daughter's baby girl.
Man jailed for 'tragic' shooting of girlfriend
A 21-year-old Warkworth beneficiary to three years for 'recklessly' shooting his girlfriend in the face.